I was born to serve in the military. Ever since I was small, I've always had plans for joining the military. It became so much a part of my future that I made no plan for any other field. When I was turned down, it became a huge blow to me. I thought I'd try again later. But then I became a conspiracy theorist and kind of blew my expectations to hell.

Thinking it over now, I wonder what choice I would have otherwise. There are very few jobs where I live that would suit my needs. I do not relish the thought of being a fast food employer, or a cashier at some godforsaken grocery store where I deal with customers who are two steps away from being full blown retarded. At least the military has slightly more intelligent people in it.

What brought me up to make part of my life to join the military? Well my father was in the Army, and his father before him, and his father before him, and most likely hist father before him. Don't know. My knowledge of my family tree does not extend beyond my great grandfathers, and great grandmothers. I tried joining the Marines before. I think I'll try for the Army this time.

My son ships off to basic today. The Mrs and I are nervous/happy/scared/excited. It's what he really wants to do and we know he'll be good at it. There are so many other things the military does besides war. The Army's good for job training if you can get an MOS that can easily crossover into the public sector i.e. driving or fixing tanks aren't of much use on the outside. Be sure to look up your local chapter of M.A.S.H. (Military Atheists and Secular Humanists) and remember, there ARE atheists in foxholes

(28-05-2012 08:22 AM)Smooshmonster Wrote: If it makes you happy, you should do it.

I think you can do a lot more than work a grocery store or flip burgers though, should it not work out. You have an interest in history, why not go back to school?

Good Luck!

Joining the military brings me no joy. It's a means to an end, and nothing more. I would not join for glory, honor, or country. But I would join for discipline, experience, and money. Most importantly, I join for my future.